Winter Storm — Eastern Chichagof Island, Alaska

2014-02-13 to 2014-02-14 · Eastern Chichagof Island, Alaska

Event narrative

Hoonah measured 9.4 inches of new snow as of 0830 2/14.

Wider weather episode

Low pressure (960mb) located over the western Gulf near remained stationary through 2/14 and the associated front drove moisture in to the Yakutat area and Northern Panhandle. This warmer, moist air produced significant snowfall across the region and some wind. Travel was impeded.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 505184. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.